Health Occupations 10 - 51.0899

All students entering their first year into any health-related program must successfully complete this class before proceeding to their chosen track.

Health Occupations -10 provides an introduction to students intending to enter the nursing field and is the level 1 requirement for the Nursing /Patient Care Technician tract. Students explore different types of health care careers and the educational requirements necessary. This program focuses on Safety, Infection Control, Legal and Ethical requirements, Medical Terminology, Human Anatomy and Physiology, Nutrition and Hydration, Human Growth and Development, and patient care skills across the lifespan. Students learn theory in the classroom and are provided with opportunities to practice health care provider skills in the health lab.

• Direct patient care skills

• Interpreting medical terminology

• Verbal and written communication skills

• Professional dress and conduct practices

• Providing respectful, non-judgmental care to all individuals

• Critical thinking skills

• Teamwork and collaboration

• Problem-solving

• Self-discipline

• Public speaking and role-play activities

Jobs in Fayette and the surrounding counties are: Home Health Aide, Nursing Assistant, and Patient Care Technicians.

In 2023, the average wage for a Home Health Aide, Nursing Assistant, and Patient Care Assistant was $16.00 to $22.00 an hour and $35,000 - $40,000 per year.